Those major leaguers are just a few famous graduates of the Babe Ruth Bambino Baseball World Series, which begins in Altamonte Springs this weekend.

The tournament is a ''lifetime memory for participants,'' said Bill James, director of Leisure Services for the city. ''The community should embrace these talented kids, who might be major leaguers one day.''

The 11- and 12-year-old division of the world series is the national championship for Babe Ruth baseball.

Besides a host team of the area's best players, eight other regional championship teams from around the country will arrive today.

A players' banquet is set for 5 p.m. Friday at the Orlando North Hilton, followed by a ''Festival of Champions''at 7 p.m. at Crane's Roost Park to introduce the players.

Musical entertainment and games will take place on the park's floating stage.

Six-inning games will begin at Eastmonte Park on Saturday after opening ceremonies. The double-elimination tournament finishes Aug. 16 with championship games.

''I'm excited and kind of nervous,'' said first baseman Jason Morro, 12, a Rock Lake Middle School student and member of the host all-star team. Morro has played since age 5.

His father, Mark Morro, a 16-year baseball coach, is manager for the host team.

''Our practices have included competitive games, which are the best workouts,'' he said.

Chris Moreira has played baseball for seven of his 12 years. The center and right fielder said he is ''a little nervous, but ready.''

Based on attendance and revenue figures from tournaments in other cities, James estimated that a total of 65,000 people will attend the 17 games. The city also expects an infusion of $1 million into the local economy.

The city will pay as must as $15,000 for expenses, such as field preparations and extra police staffing for security and traffic control. Some of that money may be recouped from sponsors, James said.

Eastmonte Park upgrades cost about $150,000 and included new press boxes, equipment and improvements to fields and dugouts.

The Sunshine Network will broadcast one game live at 4 p.m. Saturday and will broadcast tape delays of the final games on Aug. 16.

The Just For Feet store on State Road 436 is serving as headquarters and information center for the series. Tickets and souvenirs will be available at the store.